JTW Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 I've heard that CSF is so close to the park that track comes through the woods instead of on the highway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofBaconator Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Going up the hill on The Beast, a bunch of dudes behind me were chanting "Grizzly Sucks! Grizzly Sucks!" 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTD-120-420 Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 No it doesn't. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfanatic83 Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Today while in line for Vortex: "Does this one go upside-down?" Seriously, just look to your right. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homestar92 Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 A couple favorites from the same person in line today, while waiting for WindSeeker: "Cedar Point's WindSeeker is better. It's SO much taller." followed by: "They're building a wooden replica of Millennium Force where Son of Beast was. I can't wait to ride it" I'm proud of myself, I kept my mouth shut. No need for me to crush their hopes and dreams now. Don will do that in just 7 days' time. 12 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomTheaterKiss Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Person riding alone, sitting behind me on The Beast while waiting on the brake run: "So what do you think they are building?" Me: "Not sure, as long as it's fun I don't much care" Person: "I bet they won't build another roller coaster there are already too many to ride in one day and Cedar Point has a lot so Kings Island shouldn't get another one, that would be dumb". Me (very happy person couldn't see my face): "Hmmm you have a point". 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofBaconator Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 A couple favorites from the same person in line today, while waiting for WindSeeker: "Cedar Point's WindSeeker is better. It's SO much taller." followed by: "They're building a wooden replica of Millennium Force where Son of Beast was. I can't wait to ride it" I'm proud of myself, I kept my mouth shut. No need for me to crush their hopes and dreams now. Don will do that in just 7 days' time. This 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSaturdayNite Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 A few years ago, I rode Diamondback as a single rider. I was paired with a first-timer. After the MCBR, she yelled out "Oh, s***! There's more?!" 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldiesmann Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 http://abc22now.com/shared/news/top-stories/stories/wkef_vid_15236.shtml "Banshee" "King's Island" (even though they were at the park last night, apparently they still can't spell the name right) "Construction on the Banshee will begin this month" I realize Dayton isn't a huge TV news market, and most people in that area won't notice the mistakes, but you'd think they could at least make sure everything is spelled/punctuated properly before doing the report. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XGatorHead 8904 Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Last night at the announcement, Greg Scheid was just starting his speech by going through the investments that CF has made since they took ownership of the park. Some idiot teenage kid behind me and to my right decided to heckle him by yelling "We don't need the backstory!" I just turned around, looked him in the eye and said "Seriously?" Grow up and show some respect! And the same goes to those who booed when Mr. Scheid started talking about Dinosaurs Alive. I get that you may not like it, but it's a capital investment that is a nice family attraction. Sorry that DA didn't satisfy your constant need for a newer taller faster coaster every year, but the park needs to be diverse and have things that will draw in a variety of people, not just coaster crazies. There are more appropriate places to express your displeasure than at a press conference/ride announcement with members of the media present. Isn't that what Al Gore invented the internets for? 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrill_Biscuit Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 DA was and is a very good investment! I actually like going into the quiet woods and viewing the well-crafted dinos. There's a certain peacefulness to it. Thankfully those disruptive, disrespectful smart alecs represented only about 1/2000th of the crowd, the overwhelming majority of which was more than cordial, and who seemed genuinely enthusiastic. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevKenny Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Going up the hill on Millennium Force the guy behind goes 'I immediately regret this decision' 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeastForever Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 It wasn't a guest who said this but after I got off Delirium yesterday the ride op said this over the mic: "Enjoy the rest of your night here on Kings Island!" 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homestar92 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 *points at construction fence* "The Rock n' Roller Coaster used to be there, but they moved it over by Firehawk and renamed it so they could build Banshee." I have no words... 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedevariouseffect Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Speaking of announcement as mentioned above, anyone here when I yelled out snickers Actually got Don to grin too 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titan Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 I heard someone yell it and I told my buddy, "That has to be somebody from KIC." 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedevariouseffect Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Twas me 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBEASTunchained Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 The worst thing that I hear guests say about Son of Beast when bringing it up in conversation : "What happened to Son of Beast?" "They tore it down because someone died on it." 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jr for Birdy Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Not at Kings Island but at the Columbus Zoo yesterday I heard a very loud mouth mother telling her children multiple times " Look kids the Brown Bears are eating fishy crackers just like us". After she walks away an employee says, "those aren't fishy crackers, they're bits of sweet potatoes". As obnoxious as she was I couldn't blame him one bit for biting his tongue until she left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfanatic83 Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Walking by tombstones near construction fence:"Wow, they are setting up early for Haunt this year!" 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidnightBeast Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 "I think that one must be The Python" - at the top of Eiffel Tower yesterday afternoon - adult said it - couldn't tell if he was referring to Diamondback or Backlot Stunt Coaster. "Those aren't real police cars, they're FAKE! The helicopter is FAKE!" - teenager referring to Backlot Stunt Coaster. "I think they might use Son of Beast's old footers for Banshee" - someone obviously enthusiastic about coasters speculating about Banshee in line for Delirium. And then there were the ride attendants - At Beast, the ride announcer said it reached a top speed of 98 mph. At Delirium, the ride announcer said "thank you for riding Giant Frisbee!" 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Giant Frisbee. The generic name for Delirium. Huss calling it that! 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jr for Birdy Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 I was corrected for calling the Scrambler the Scrambler by the ride-op at the Columbus Zoo, apparently they put up a sign outside the ride calling the Scrambler the Dust Devil? I told the ride-op politely you should pay a bit more attention to the ride you operate, It is a Scrambler! My two year old is going to be confused why she can't ride it at Kings Island now, they have a 36" limit, so she could ride with big sister and myself. They had a blast smashing into old Dad. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malem Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 ^ KI has a sign outside the Troika calling it Shake, Rattle & Roll. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoChickens Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Adult to younger, first time Beast rider. " It's pretty much just like The Racer, just a little bigger" ( Oh wait that was me, to Mrs.NC's grand daughter, lol ) She loved it though 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTW Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 We need a live audio feed near the Banshee renderings in AZ for this thread. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldiesmann Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 While in line for Flight of Fear yesterday, someone behind me in line said "This had better be better than Disaster Transport!". Whether they thought it was or not, I have no idea. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XGatorHead 8904 Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 ^One took you to Alaska. The other took you to the Outer Limits. Neither one takes you to those places anymore. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaneLift Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Hey all. - I've been lurking since early spring when my family(wife and 3yr old daughter) bought gold passes for our first season at KI. I grew up around Camden Park which for whatever reason (the bucket of spare parts in the Big Dipper station could hold some significance)made me terrified of coasters as a kid but now this season I've gradually become obsessed with them you might say . Anywho.... Just to add to the thread finally... In line for The Beast today I heard a guy behind me that said "Son of Beast was the first coaster that Paramount ever built.-- I rode it in 2010 and all my friends said it was the only wooden looping coaster in the world- I just walked up to the loop, pointed and said -nope it's steal". Touché good friend, Touché 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofBaconator Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Welcome, ChaneLift! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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